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ALBANY - Wondering what's on the ballot this year in New York? There's plenty.

All state-level elected positions will be up for a vote Tuesday, headlined by the governor's race between Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican challenger Marc Molinaro and three third-party candidates.

Also on the ballot is U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat who is being challenged by Republican Chele Chiavacci Farley.

It doesn't end there, though: There are judicial races and local referendums in some areas of the state, too.

Cuomo is seeking a third term as governor in this heavily Democratic state, pointing to a list of accomplishments that includes passing same-sex marriage and tougher gun-control laws, building a $4 billion replacement to the Tappan Zee Bridge and implementing a property-tax cap.

Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, has criticized Cuomo for corruption within his administration and has touted his various policy plans, including a vow to cut property taxes by 30 percent within five years in part by having the state assume counties' Medicaid costs.

Hawkins, Miner and Sharpe are all running on minor-party lines. They will have to get 50,000 votes Tuesday in order for their parties to have an automatic spot on the New York ballot the next four years.

Trichter is an investment banker in Manhattan who has worked on public-pension issues for a restructuring firm. He's making his first run for elected office.

Dunlea and Gallaudet are running on minor-party lines.

Attorney General

Letitia A. James (Democratic, Working Families, Independence)

Keith Wofford (Republican, Conservative)

Michael Sussman (Green)

Nancy B. Sliwa (Reform)

Christopher B. Garvey (Libertarian)

The attorney general acts as the state's chief legal officer, representing the state in court, overseeing the regulation of charities, protecting consumer rights and investigating certain types of organized crime and fraud.

Farley is a finance-industry veteran making her first run for elected office.

There are no minor-party candidates on the ballot.

House of Representatives

All 27 of New York's congressional districts are up for election this year.

Some of the races are among the most closely watched in the country, including the 19th district battle between Rep. John Faso, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado, as well as the 22nd district race between incumbent Rep. Claudia Tenney, a Republican, and Democratic Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi.